Manager - Programmatic

About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

3 best things about the job:

1. The experience of working in a truly dynamic and rapidly changing media industry
2. Ability to see the development of new products along with enhancements of current
3. A fun and challenging environment that individual aspiration can be fulfilled

Measures of success –

In three months:

• An understanding of media processes and systems.
• A good grasp on our technology landscape at both conceptual and operational level
• Detail understanding of Automation as a function and the role it plays in the organization

In six months:

• Started to identify new opportunities for projects and enhancements to new and existing systems/products
• Been able to lead and manage projects autonomously
• Built relationships with key business partners – sponsors on your projects / third party vendors / key regional contacts

In 12 months:

• Contributed to bringing efficiency by 20% to the current
• Create confidence within agencies to start converting existing client to invest into Analytics

Responsibilities:

• Obtain a thorough understanding of media, media systems and processes at GroupM across all agencies, all media
• Identify opportunities for new projects and enhancements to new and existing
• Accountable for defining requirements for improving any aspect of processes and systems and quantification of potential business
• This role is 70% technical and 30% The person should be technically sound enough to do the development.
• Accountable for applying agreed methods to carry out investigations, analysis, and documentation of business functions &
• Accountable for creating viable specifications and acceptance
• Responsible for interpreting unstructured business needs and views into structured requirements and
• Provide input into business process roadmaps and business cases
• Construct and operate an analytical framework to make data-driven business decisions
• Support, execute and create automation tools which can deliver analyses such as advertising performance analysis, website analytics, media mix analysis and brand research
• Consolidate information into cohesive and insightful analytical reports for use in decision -
• Work with key stakeholders and senior leaders to develop short and long-term analytic strategies, provide key analysis, and identify opportunities and threats through data analys is and research
• Lead a team which will work with you on delivering the key automations and enhancements to existing products
• Ability to deliver high level reporting for the executive committee and other leaders in the
• Ability to put together case studies and presentations showcasing the work done and the progress on systems, the results of optimizations and the next steps of

What you will need:

• Technological skills set (C#, OOP's Concepts, Web API, MVC, LINQ, NET Core 2.0, 2.1, 3.0, DI, WCF, Ajax portal Knowledge mandatory, Database Development – Ajax SQL Server, MS SQL/Oracle DB/PostgreSQL/Redis/Cassandra, Architectural Patterns, Design Principles, OWASP Adherence, Testing Frameworks like NUnit, Nginx, AWS - Cloud Computing, Async Programming)
• Data manipulation, predictive modelling, and statistical tools (SQL, R, Python, Excel, )
• Sound knowledge in Microsoft Azure technologies
• Machine Learning/AI knowledge will be added
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English

• Degree in Computer Science / Master’s in Computer Application or another related technical field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.